The Only Two Times Startups Can Succeed at Raising Money

Raising money for a startup is something I haven’t been able to demystify.  The last time I launched a startup in 2012 I didn’t  have a clue where to start. Now, 8 years later there is one particular part of the raising money puzzle I know for sure — Timing. Timing is the one ingredient […]

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Startup 101: Bootstrapping vs. Raising Angel Money

I talk to entrepreneurs all the time. Most live in Atlanta, some live in other places up and down the East Coast.  Probably the topic of discussion that is most contentious is raising money from angel investors. The most important thing I’ve learned from these discussions is that as an entrepreneur living outside the heart of […]

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The First Question Entrepreneurs Should Ask Before Starting a Business

That eureka moment of having a great business idea pop into your head is pure bliss.  Even if it’s only for the short time until you google the concept and find out it’s already being done by some obscure entrepreneur on the other side of the country. If you’re like me, business ideas come and go […]

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